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Bedazzled
2000 93 min Germany, United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.2
Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Director: Harold Ramis
🎭 Based on
«Bedazzled»
Trailers
Description
Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.
Budget:
$48M
US Gross:
$37.89M
Worldwide:
$90.38M
Starring
Brendan Fraser
Actor
Elizabeth Hurley
Actor
Frances O'Connor
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2001
— Most Elegant
Key opinion
Bedazzled is widely regarded as a lighthearted, charming fantasy-comedy anchored by the magnetic chemistry between Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley. While some viewers find the humor vulgar or the plot predictable, many appreciate the film's underlying moral lessons regarding self-acceptance and the pursuit of genuine happiness.
| Acting | Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley share a magnetic on-screen chemistry that elevates the film's premise. | |
| Accessibility | The film functions effectively as accessible, light entertainment perfect for a casual viewing experience. | |
| Theme | The narrative conveys a sincere and resonant moral lesson about finding happiness through personal growth rather than external desires. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing; some find it sparkling and effective, while others perceive it as excessive, predictable, or vulgar. | |
| Ending | The conclusion is divisive, with some viewers praising its poetic resolution and others dismissing it as an awkward or overly legalistic ending. |